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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.68, 640.09 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.68, 640.09 and 149.08 is: 223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.68 : 640.09 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.68/640.09 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.68x = 640.09 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.68x = 95,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,423.87/426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.64

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